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The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the three planned buildings are already completed, according to the Ministry of Secondary Education. The Minister of Secondary Education, Clément Adéyèmi Kouchadé, visited the site to assess the […]
A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state of decomposition, were discovered in their bedroom on Thursday, August 6, 2026, near the local General Education College (CEG). According to Bip Radio, it was a foul […]
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) states that at least 141 people have died while trying to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the Moroccan coast. This toll, presented on August 7, surpasses those reported so far by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, while the number of missing persons remains unknown. The AMDH presented […]
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach tour. The discussions focused on strengthening academic results, girls’ education, and the integration of digital technology and artificial intelligence into education. Accompanied by Ministerial Advisor Paulin Gbenou […]
The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm atmosphere, former President Patrice Talon has been elected to lead the high parliamentary institution, where he will sit alongside Louis Vlavonou and Alassane Seidou. After the session, […]
Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front of the media on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, reminded that the final decision now lies with the Nigerien authorities. Since his inauguration […]
The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct points near the Beau-Rivage intersection, putting the area and part of the Avakpa neighborhood directly in the path of the flames. The simultaneity of the outbreaks facilitated […]
The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case of the presidential plane and military equipment acquired in 2014, she remains incarcerated. Her lawyers announce their intention to bring the case before the African Court on […]
The situation of unaccompanied foreign minors in Ceuta has become “untenable,” warned the president of the Spanish enclave, Juan Jesus Vivas, on Thursday. More than a thousand young people are still believed to be present in this Spanish city located on the Moroccan coast, a number that could double according to several NGOs. Reception centers […]
Three commentators from an online media outlet close to the Pastef party of Ousmane Sonko were sentenced on Wednesday to prison terms by the Dakar court. They were charged with insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals after the release of a video that, according to the prosecution, targeted President […]
Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first speech before the senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. He called for making the institution a “family” united around consensus and responsibility. Two months […]
Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals. Lamignou Darou, Oustaz Thiep, and Ndiaye Touba are being prosecuted following the dissemination of a video on TikTok in which […]
The Supreme Court of Mali on Tuesday rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers of university professor and anti-corruption activist Clément Dembélé. Detained since November 2023, he remains incarcerated after being accused of making death threats against the junta leader, General Assimi Goïta. Clément Dembélé learned of the decision from the Bamako detention center, where […]
The first criminal session of the year opened on Monday, August 3, at the Court of Appeal in Bangui, after several months of delays attributed by judicial authorities to financial difficulties. Originally scheduled for the first quarter, this session will examine around thirty cases over the course of four weeks. The Attorney General at the […]
The Beninese Senate now has its first Bureau. Meeting this Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the senators elected the officials responsible for leading the new chamber of Parliament. The Senate of Benin has officially set up its first Bureau. This election, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, marks a new step in […]
The work dedicated to the election of the first bureau of the Senate began this Wednesday in Porto Novo with a minute of silence and reflection. According to Élisabeth Pognon, the oldest member in the second position of the institution, this moment aimed to invite each senator to a moment of introspection before the selection […]
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) is sounding the alarm over a rise in attempts to take control of WhatsApp accounts in Benin. In a statement posted on its official page, the institution warns citizens about fraudulent schemes based on social engineering and phishing. Cybercriminals are using tricks to encourage their victims to share […]
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026, the online retrieval phase of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) score reports for the June 2026 session. From now on, parents and candidates no longer need to travel physically to the offices of the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC). According […]
The University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) takes a decisive step in modernizing its administrative services. Through an information note published on Friday, July 31, 2026, the vice-rector in charge of Academic Affairs, Professor Tahirou Djara, officially announced the commissioning and full operational status of the digital platform ACTIA (https://actia.sigan-uac.bj). This platform, according to information from Banouto, […]
The third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) opened this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Cotonou. Scheduled to take place over three days, from August 5 to 7, the proceedings bring together 69 members of this consultative body, accompanied by government representatives, lawmakers, and key players in the Beninese education […]
